Care Assistant

Job summary

About the role As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. You will be kind and caring and committed to maintaining an environment in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives. You will assist our residents with daily living. Every day is different and could include helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them. Working together to make a difference for our residents, we will respect their individual choices by providing personalised care and support. About you Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a team Good communication skills and able to build relationships Flexibility and adaptable to changes at short notice Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated What is in it for you.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the wellbeing of residents by providing outstanding care. You will collaborate with colleagues and the wider team to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and allowed to retain their individuality and dignity. Your duties will include assisting residents with daily activities such as personal care and meals, while ensuring their preferences are respected through personalized care. The role requires a kind and caring nature, strong communication skills, the ability to adapt to changes quickly, and a respectful and approachable persona. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, flexible work hours, pension contributions, and training opportunities, alongside a supportive and engaging community. Akari Care emphasizes values such as being personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and part of the community, seeking individuals who embody these attributes to enrich the lives of residents.

About us

Akari Care is a well-regarded provider in the care sector, committed to delivering high-quality care to residents in a supportive and respectful environment. The team at Akari Care prioritizes maintaining residents' wellbeing by collaborating effectively with colleagues and the broader care community. The organization places significant emphasis on personalizing care to meet individual preferences and needs, fostering an atmosphere where people feel respected and valued. Working at Akari Care means joining a compassionate and dynamic team focused on making meaningful differences in residents' lives. Employees at Akari Care enjoy a range of benefits including competitive wages, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, and funded training and development opportunities. The organization fosters a warm, inclusive environment where each team member is equipped to provide outstanding care and support to residents, encapsulating values of personalization, kindness, caring, trust, and community.

Details

• Date posted: 31 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.22 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 1544064916
• Job locations: Akari Care, Gateshead, NE8 1QU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

About the role

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. You will be kind and caring and committed to maintaining an environment in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives.

You will assist our residents with daily living. Every day is different and could include helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them. Working together to make a difference for our residents, we will respect their individual choices by providing personalised care and support.

About you

• Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a team
• Good communication skills and able to build relationships
• Flexibility and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

What is in it for you.

• A competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• We offer Wage stream - an app allowing youaccess to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Recognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discounts
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected
• Welfare and well-being support

Whether you are an experienced carer or are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you had not guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.